Will glass tiles go out of style?

Aside from its classic visual appeal, the glass subway tile will never go out of style due to its durability and practicality.

Is glass tile more expensive?

When it comes to tile, Glass can veer on the more expensive side. Our glass tile starts at $30 per square foot, while ceramic tile starts at about $12 per square foot.

Is glass tile high maintenance?

Glass tile is relatively low maintenance, all you need to keep it clean is window cleaner and a cloth, making it an ideal choice for the shower where you will experience soap build-up that needs to be cleaned regularly. 3. Glass tile is impervious to water, and will not stain.

Are glass tile backsplashes outdated?

For these reasons and more, glass tiles are a perfect choice for kitchen backsplashes, shower walls, tub surrounds, and accent walls. Glass tile won’t chip or fade like paint, and it will look fashionable almost forever.

What backsplash does not go out of style?

Subway tile is the most enduring choice for a backsplash. Avoid bold, trendy colors, and instead look for white or neutrals. Keep it simple, and bring in color elsewhere in the kitchen, with more easily replaced items, such as dish towels, art, bowls of fruit and rugs.

Do glass tiles need grout?

Do I need specific grout for glass tile? Choosing the correct grout is important for any tile installation, but perhaps even more so when it comes to glass tile. We recommend unsanded grout, as the coarse grains in sanded grout could scratch the surface of your new glass decorative.

Do you need special grout for glass tile?

Unsanded grout is also best for glass or metal tile, because sand may scratch the tile surface. Silicone or latex-based grout should be used at the bottom of the tile installation where the tile meets the kitchen countertop.

Can you use bleach on glass tiles?

Maintaining glass tile is somewhat easy. The most important rule of thumb is to remember not to use harsh chemicals or heavy duty brushes to clean your tile. Bleach should never be used if you do not have white grout, because the color of the grout will fade.

Why are my glass tiles cracking?

Glass tile installations occasionally fail as a result of exposure to sunlight or other forms of heat. Glass tile and cement setting materials expand and absorb heat at different rates, which can lead to cracks in the finished surface.

Can you hang a shower door on glass tile?

Glass tiles are not meant to bear weight. They will crack. It happens almost every time we try to anchor a door to a wall. They can crack when we drill into them, but most likely not at this stage.